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They can be, but usually aren't. This is mostly because many people get red and tender tissue at the site of the injection for a few days after the shot. It is much easier to deal with that soreness in a location like the arm that doesn't need to be sat upon.
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Can flu shot be given in a gluteal muscle?
Unless there is some obscure local legislation, yes. The majority of shots can be give almost anywhere. Come places are more effective however it is possible to get a flu shot in the hip.
If you have the flu what would be best without the flu shots?
I'd take a flu mist. The one when it is sprayed up your nose. A lot of people get sick from flu shots.
What is a FLU nurse?
A FLU nurse is an LPN or RN who administers flu shots.
When you get bird flu shots where does it go on your body?
There are no bird flu shots available yet. There have been vaccines produced but they are being stockpiled by the World Health Organization in case a pandemic ever does get started. The vaccine would be injected like regular flu shots into a larger muscle. Typically on adults that is the upper arm (deltoid) muscle. In children it is usually given in the thigh muscle. Intramuscular injections can also be given in the muscles of the buttocks.
Are flu shots good for you?
NO
Where can one get a free flu shot?
Many clinics, doctors, and even pharmacies will offer free flu shots. Checking with one's local pharmacy may be the fastest way to obtain a free flu shots. Often times, children, pregnant women, and the elderly may be given priority for these, as well as the economically disadvantaged.
Do you have seasonal flu shots available If you do, how much do you charge?
Sometimes you can get seasonal flu shots for free. Lots of churches will have days when you can get them free.
What is an immunization commonly known as a flu shot given to prevent?
A flu shot will prevent the type of influenza virus or viruses that have been used to make the vaccine. A,nd it may sometimes protect against a different, but very similar, strain.
Is there anything that fights off the flu besides flu shots?
There is a drug called Tamiflu that is an anti-viral drug that is used to help your immune system fight the flu. Flu vaccinations prevent the flu but they do not fight the flu if you already have it. The vaccines can be administered either by injection as a flu shot or can be given by intra-nasal route with a nasal spray preparation.
Do flu shots contain live bacteria?
No, there is no live bacteria in flu shots. Flu shots are to prevent the flu which is caused by a virus, not bacteria. The various flu vaccines contain pieces of viruses that are treated to be able to give you immunization, but not make you sick from the virus contained in the vaccination. The flu shots contain inert ("dead") viruses or pieces of viruses instead of whole particles. The flu mist used in the nasal vaccination is made with active ("live") but weakened viruses that can not make you sick if you have an otherwise healthy body and immune system.
Where can one find a flu shot locator?
There are quite a few different ways of finding places that offer flu shots and other vaccines. One would be to contact the Department of Health of your state, as they are the ones giving out the required permits to the doctors. Several websites (healthmap, findaflushot) also show locations of flu shots in your area on google maps.
Does Blue cross of mi cover flu shots?
NO
